no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
NewRisk. Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
2020 Lincoln NavigatorProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 32 owner complaints about the 2020 Lincoln Navigator, most often about the power train. It is covered by 13 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-197 the manufacturer reports only 27% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 21, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Lincoln Navigator has problems
32 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
18Power train2 crash/fire/injury
4Electrical system
3Seat belts
3Engine
1Lane departure
1Forward collision avoidance
1Exterior lighting
1Seats
1Tires
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 18 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
13 recalls
2020 Lincoln Navigator recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
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Seat belts: pretensioner
NewRisk. Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Engine
Park outsideRisk. A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
Risk. A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk. Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Body control module: software
Risk. Inoperative pre-collision assist features that fail to perform as expected can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Other: labels
Risk. Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk. Seat belts that do not retract or extend may fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Other: owners/service/other manual
Risk. Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Windshield wiper/washer: linkages
Risk. Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Risk. An improperly welded headrest bracket may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. If the driver is unaware that the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not enabled, they may rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lincoln.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other Navigator year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Navigator median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2020 Lincoln Navigator safety ratings
2020 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Navigator owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2020 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V402000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.…
On August 20, 2026, while traveling about 45 MPH, I accelerated to merge onto a highway while passing a slow-moving semi, with traffic approaching from behind. The transmission unexpectedly disengaged and the vehicle completely lost propulsion. The gear indicator showed Neutral. The engine rapidly…
CDF Drum Failure is a known issue to Ford. They have issued a technical service bulletin (TSB 22-2428) to replace poorly designed components that have since been redesigned. The failure mode can cause violent gear shifts (from gear 10 to gear 1) at high speeds, which is a significant safety…
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